Polite Satires: Containing The Unknown Hand, The Volcanic Island, Square Pegs

By: Bax, Clifford

A hush falls over the drawing room as sharp laughter cuts through the polite veneer-a sudden, electric reminder that wit can be as incisive as any blade. Within these pages, the art of British satire flourishes, capturing the peculiarities and pretensions of early twentieth-century society with a deft, unerring hand. The collection brings together theatrical satire and social commentary fiction, blending humour in literature with the pointed observation that defined modernist British drama. Each play and story is alive with the restless energy of a society in flux, where convention is both shield and target, and where every line is weighted with double meaning. The experience is both exhilarating and sly, as the author crafts dialogues and scenarios that lampoon the foibles of his contemporaries while inviting the audience to reflect on their own. The satirical plays gathered here move effortlessly between the drawing room and the wider world, exposing the absurdities of social ritual and the quiet rebellions simmering beneath the surface. For readers who appreciate witty British literature, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the theatrical and literary satires England produced at a time when the boundaries between comedy and critique were thrillingly blurred. Collectors and lovers of satirical short stories alike will find themselves drawn to the subtle interplay of character and circumstance, as well as the unmistakable flavour of classic British humour. The plays are not only entertaining but also serve as keen observations of the world they inhabit-works that remain engaging for their intelligence, their craft, and their refusal to settle for easy answers. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937655079X
• ISBN13: 9789376550791
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"